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What do porifera eat?
Porifera are sponges, and many animals eat sponges, including nudibranchs and some specialized fish.
How are animals belonging to the phylum porifera different than other animals?
The phylum Porifera is the same thing as sponges. Sponges have no symmetry, which is different from all other animals. They reproduce asexually, and only have a couple of types of tissues, which they use to capture and digest nutrients in the water.The animals belonging to porifera are just combination of cells with loose organization. They do not have well defined mechanism to transport material inside. They use diffusion for this purpose. There are very less no. of tissues.
When you eat both plants and animals what is that called?
Omnivore is when you are able to eat and digest plants and animals. Herbivores are organisms that are limited to just eating plants. And carnivores are limited to only eating animals (meat).
What do sponges digest their food in?
Yes, they just digest it like anyone would.
What is a spicule?
Spicules are spiny structures of sponges, used to harden their outside and deter predators, making them harder to chew and digest. They can be made of a range of substances including silicium (glass!).
Why can some organisms not digest cellulose and which organisms are capable of digesting it?
Some organisms cannot digest cellulose because they lack the necessary enzymes to break it down. Organisms like cows, termites, and certain bacteria have specialized enzymes that allow them to digest cellulose.
What do sponge fish eat?
Sponge fish, also known as spongivorous fish, primarily feed on marine sponges. They have specialized feeding behaviors and anatomy that allow them to efficiently consume and digest sponges, which are often toxic or unpalatable to other organisms. In addition to sponges, sponge fish may also consume small invertebrates or algae found in the same habitat.
What are the organisms that digest the rotting log for food?
Rotting log? Animals? e.g. toadstools and bracket fungus Credits - Mr. Black Don't mind the word
How do sponges digest food and what is the process involved?
Sponges digest food by filtering water through their bodies and trapping tiny particles in their cells. Once the particles are trapped, specialized cells called choanocytes break down the food into smaller pieces. These smaller pieces are then absorbed by other cells for energy and nutrients. This process allows sponges to obtain the necessary nutrients for survival.
What is waste from animals and fertilizers?
basically its what the animals digest!
Are sponges the simplest of animals and cannot escape predators?
Yes, Sponge's are the simplest of animals. They don't have a blood system or digest food. All they require is water passing through it's holes in order for it to be maintained. Also Sponge's cannot escape from predators as they are usually connected to a rock.
Which organisms can digest cellulose and how they are able to do this?
Micro-organisms, such as bacteria, are able to digest cellulose. No mammals are able to digest cellulose. This is because cellulose contains a β(1,4) linkage that no mammalian enzyme can break. This is why herbivores must have symbiotic bacteria somewhere in their digestive system that help them break down cellulose.
